Director of Maintenance (FAA-Required Position), Part 135 - RB Aviation, LLC - Englewood, CO
(2025-01 - 2026-09)
Served as Part 119 Director of Maintenance for a Part 135 certificate, managing a fleet of Gulfstream and Citation aircraft. Oversaw contract maintenance, parts procurement, vendor relations, and airworthiness compliance.
- Caught end-of-life LLPs on an aircraft engine two years ahead of schedule through proactive fleet maintenance forecasting, using the lead time to cut a $2.5 million overhaul to $375,000 while preserving vested ESP value.
- Collaborated with the company safety officer to update the Safety Management System (SMS) and Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) manual to current standards, resulting in zero safety findings during FAA audits.
- Modernized the General Maintenance Manual to bring it into alignment with the General Operations Manual and current standards.
Director of Maintenance, Part 91 - ONEflight International - Englewood, CO
(2022-01 - 2026-09)
- Built and led a Part 91 maintenance department of up to five technicians, including a Maintenance Manager, supporting a fleet of Gulfstream aircraft.
- Led the company's largest maintenance project, a $2.5 million work scope, delivering an estimated 8.7% savings through negotiation and oversight.
- Ensured fleet-wide records and logbook accuracy, maintaining a 100% clean audit rate, and developed an AI-searchable digital archive of historical maintenance records, saving an estimated $9,700 annually.
- Created multi-year maintenance projections to plan downtime and costs as flight hours exceeded forecasts. Managed the transfer of all logbooks and maintenance records during the company-wide layoff.
Maintenance Supervisor, Part 145 - Cutter Aviation - Englewood, CO
(2020-10 - 2023-08)
- Supervised a team of seven A&P mechanics, managing up to ten aircraft projects at a time and setting work scope priorities to meet a 95% on-time release rate.
- Maintained clear communication with vendors and customers.
Denver Site Manager, A&P / IA, Part 135 - Boutique Air - Denver, CO
(2018-03 - 2020-10)
- Oversaw multiple departments with thirty-two employees, supporting a Part 135 scheduled commuter operation under the Essential Air Service program. Ensured safe and on-schedule aircraft releases.
- Performed AAIP phase inspections and AOG / line maintenance on Pilatus PC-12 45/47 aircraft.
- Wrote policies and procedures that raised efficiency and reduced delays.
- Trained new employees and traveled as lead to teach other sites Pilatus aircraft and battery maintenance.
A&P Maintenance Mechanic, Part 145 - Tempus Jets - Colorado
(2016-09 - 2018-03)
- Performed annual and 100-hour inspections and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Pilatus PC-12 aircraft with Pratt & Whitney PT6A engines.
- Supervised and maintained lead-acid and NiCad battery testing and operations.